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capthappy20002000 · Joined: 08 Aug 2010 Posts: 33

Hi everyone,

I have applied to some universities and colleges throughout September to start at the beginning of the second semester (February,2011). I haven't heard back from any yet regarding my application. How long do you think I will need to wait until (if at all) I hear back from them? I don't have any experience in the Middle East but have 3 degrees including an M.Ed., and have experience teaching English in Asian universities. Oh, I'm a Canadian. So, I meet their basic requirments.

Thanks so much

Never Ceased To Be Amazed

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

The reality is that most places are very busy getting the first semester running. The last thing that they are thinking about if hires for second semester. Don't be surprised if you don't hear from any of them for another month... or two...

And then NCTBA's message takes effect. Getting the first job in the Middle East is rarely easy. Doing it for second semester is even more difficult. I'd spread my applications around the Gulf universities, not just Saudi.

VS

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

It could be any time - or never. This process will sensitize you to the way things happen in the Magic Kingdom. It is a preparation for coming to a place where EVERYTHING is different.

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2010 5:03 pm Post subject:

scot...VS..."it's like de ja vu all over again"...

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Cleopatra · Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2010 1:40 pm Post subject:

The above posters are correct.

Saudis don't see it neccessary to keep people informed about the progress - if any - of an application. It's the norm to receive no correspondence at all, not even an acknowledgement of your intial application, and then suddenly to open your mail box to find a request for you to be in the Kingdom within weeks! This is not an exaggeration - it happened to me! The motto here seems to be: why do anything in good time, when you can simply do it at the last minute?

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

In Time Management.

Not sure that is the same thing !!

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2010 2:49 pm Post subject:

OP: Are yas gettin' a flavour of the place that yer lookin' into? Laughing

A healthy dose of humour sprinkled with patience and defeatism will take you far in the k.o.p.

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floydrules · Joined: 02 Jun 2010 Posts: 45

I'd say try - http://www.eslcafe.com/joblist/ and get over it

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2010 7:34 pm Post subject:

Grendal · Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2010 10:30 pm Post subject:

Here try this one NCTBA.

NEW: Teach English Overseas with Peace Corps - 77 Countries Worldwide! http://www.eslcafe.com/joblist/index.cgi?read=22113

Regards,

Grendal

ps. I'm a Canadian kitty they won't expect/except (accept) me.

capthappy20002000 · Joined: 08 Aug 2010 Posts: 33

Thanks for your opinions.

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2010 2:52 am Post subject:

cmp45 · Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 1475 Location: KSA

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2010 1:10 pm Post subject:

Oh, great! Yet ANOTHER opinion on this board...it seems that this board is overloaded with opinions! Razz

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